Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
Lyles named new Montgomery City/County EMA director
Wade Lyles is now officially the director of the Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency, Mayor Steven Reed ...
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Nuclear plant ‘emergency’ message, sent by mistake, creates brief scare in Keys
A follow-up email sent about 10 minutes later reads, “FALSE ALARM. There is NO EMERGENCY AT TURKEY POINT NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ...
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Engineering consultant says staff training and emergency protocols must be priority after Richmond water crisis
A professional engineer said a deeper look into staff training and emergency preparedness protocols is needed at the Richmond ...
Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect, so simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
When a wildfire notification goes off on your mobile phone, it can trigger all kinds of emotions and confusion.
How to protect your keepsakes in case an emergency hits
Items to ensure are protected include: birth, marriage, divorce, or adoption certificates; passports, driver's licenses, ...
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
If you live in a part of the world at risk for wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes or earthquakes, there are ways you can ...
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Disaster preparedness means planning for both your physical and mental well-being
As wildfires blaze trails of destruction in Los Angeles and force tens of thousands of people from their homes, disaster preparedness may be top of mind, even for those far from immediate danger.
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SoCal wildfire disaster sparks interest in Bay Area emergency preparedness classes
On Saturday in Berkeley, a free community emergency preparedness class saw near-record turnout with people eager to learn more about keeping their families safe. "It's very important, because when ...
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Best emergency preparedness kits to have on hand for all situations
Between climate-related catastrophes, surging crime, and news of conflicts across the globe, it’s no surprise that the global market for incident and emergency management is projected to climb ...